Forum Energy Technologies · 2 hours ago
Manager Business Development
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expForum Energy Technologies is a global company serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing business and providing product technical support for FET’s Multilift products, while maintaining profitable relationships with clients and identifying growth opportunities.
EnergyIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasProfessional NetworkingRenewable EnergyTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Increase the value of current customers while attracting new ones
Create and implement a strategic sales plan to grow the customer base within existing and new market segments and expand beyond
Develop quotes and proposals for clients
Develop goals for business growth and ensure they are met
Assist with input to the strategic direction for the operational aspects of FET Multilift products within the market
Implement a sustainable strategy to develop future products for the global product line, in conjunction with Engineering
Responsible for the development and implementation of sustainable key client strategies
Develop and implement a clear post-delivery support strategy
Coordinate with senior management team and operations to develop, maintain and continually improve sales materials
Communicate new opportunities, special developments, information, product requests and feedback gathered through related activities to the senior management team
Maintain behavior in compliance with FET HSE requirements
Act as an ambassador of the Company at all levels both internally and externally
Reports to the VP on the status of the business development into the areas
Increase the value earned from our existing large installed base of systems and clients across the world
Develop new business that is outside of our traditional markets
Assist in the process of New Product Development to ensure that our products are fit for the future
Global travel may be required to gather market intelligence, building a network of customer contacts and direct sales activities and will include the capability to build and develop relationships across a range of Markets
Ideally the position will be based in Houston but we welcome applicants regardless of location
Qualification
Required
Strong sales, negotiation, IT fluency and communication skills
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
Diligent and dependable with a high level of accuracy and detail in support of timeframes and budgets
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
Willing to travel as and when required
Has a high degree of strategic agility and can develop executable strategies
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
3 to 5+ years of experience in business development and business representation in a relevant industry – Artificial Lift
Experience in business development expansion into new and international markets
Proven ability to build relationships in new sectors with new clients
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration - desirable
Company
Forum Energy Technologies
Forum Energy Technologies is a global provider of manufactured technologies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2024-10-14Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2012-04-17IPO
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Lyle Williams
Chief Financial Officer and EVP
Neal Lux
COO & Executive Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-09
2025-10-31
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